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"25% Phone Bill Discount Starting Today"? Check First Before Applying


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Rumors have been circulating on social media recently claiming that people can get a massive discount on their mobile phone bills starting today. Is this true?

To give you the conclusion first, it is fake information, so caution is required.

Recently, messages have been spreading across social media and group chats claiming that "mobile phone basic rates have been lowered as a presidential pledge, allowing a 25 percent discount starting today," and that "users must apply for it directly," along with the actual customer service phone numbers of the three major mobile carriers.

Because of this, some consumers are experiencing confusion, wondering if they might be the only ones missing out on the benefit.

However, the 25 percent discount mentioned in the message is not a newly implemented policy, but rather the Selective Agreement Rate Discount system that is already in place.

This system allows users who do not receive a device subsidy to get a 25 percent discount on their monthly mobile plan by signing a contract with a carrier. The discount rate itself has been set at 25 percent since 2017.

As similar fake messages have been repeated several times in the past, if you receive a discount notice, it is best to first check the facts through the official channels of your mobile carrier.

(Source: Online Community)

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